The Education of Henry Adams 1922 1st edition An Autobiography HC Vintage Book

Description: The Education of Henry Adams 1st edition An Autobiography 1922 HC Vintage Book Originally published in 1918, this is a first edition of The Education of Henry Adams as the twenty third impression. A rare find collectible of a very prominent & famous books of the era, winning the Pulitzer in 1919. A great gift for collectors of famous American works or antique Pulitzer award winning authors or famous 1st edition Biographies. Other 1st editions of this book were selling for $850 - 950 at the time of listing. From goodreads: The Education of Henry Adams records the struggle of Bostonian Henry Adams (1838-1918), in early old age, to come to terms with the dawning 20th century, so different from the world of his youth. It is also a sharp critique of 19th century educational theory and practice. In 1907, Adams began privately circulating copies of a limited edition printed at his own expense. Commercial publication had to await its author's 1918 death, whereupon it won the 1919 Pulitzer Prize.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/82896.The_Education_of_Henry_Adams GENRESBiographyHistoryNonfictionClassicsAutobiography > MemoirBiography > AutobiographyNorth American History > American HistoryPoliticsLiterature > AmericanEducation “The Education of Henry Adams” is an autobiography by Henry Adams (1838-1918), a Bostonian who was a historian and member of the Adams political family. The book records his struggle to come to terms with the dawning 20th century, so different from the world of his youth. It is also a sharp critique of 19th-century educational theory and practice The book was originally printed in 1907 in a limited edition for circulation among interested parties only. Adams intended the work as a study of multiplicity in the twentieth century and planned it as a sequel to his “Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres,” which was a study of the unity of the thirteenth century Here are some possible search terms that a person might use to find this book: The Education of Henry AdamsHenry AdamsAutobiography1922HCVintage Book1st edition -----------Thanks for visiting Well Done Vintage, featuring a wide range of vintage goods and rare collectible merchandise. TLDR:- 1 biz day shipping- Can combine shipments- Look closely at description & photos- 14 day returns Shipping:We pride ourselves on offering fast shipping and accept returns, so you can shop with confidence knowing that you're getting the best possible experience. We understand that getting items quickly & safely is a top priority for collectors. That's why we offer shipping on the next business day & pack with great care, using bags, bubble wrap & boxes whenever possible. Bundled shipping:If you purchase more than 1 item, we can combine them into a single shipment to save on your shipping costs. In the cart you can request a new total or message us to ask for a combined invoice. Returns:Vintage items are often unique and not easily replaced. Nor are they 100% perfect. Please read our description & look closely at the photos & video if provided. We try to represent the item as accurately as possible. We also know that buying vintage or rare merchandise online can be a bit daunting, which is why we accept returns. You can contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to start the return process as long as the original product is returned to us in original packaging, undamaged and packed securely. Questions:Please feel free to see our reviews if you have any concerns or reach out to ask any questions, happy to help. Thanks for your interest & happy hunting!

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